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2015 marks 50 years since three Cambridge geophysicists – Sir Edward Bullard (Clare 1926), Jim Everett (Clare 1959) and Alan Smith (St John's) – used the newly available EDSAC computer to prove that the continents on either side of the Atlantic once fitted together.

Once again, Clare's talented chefs and catering team have achieved stellar results in the biannual University of Cambridge Culinary Competition - winning multiple awards and gold medals, including 'Best in Show' and the prestigious Stewards' Cup (awarded jointly to Clare and Emmanuel).

New Photos: ThamesRow launch!17/02/2015Anton Wright's latest project which will take a group of young pupils from the Parkside Federation school along the length of the Thames in a rowing boat is up and running!

Alumnus of the Year 2015: Natalie Roberts17/02/2015We are thrilled that Dr Natalie Roberts accepted her nomination to be the 2015 Alumnus of the Year! On 9 February Natalie came to Clare to speak at Halfway Hall and accept her award....

In November 2013 we reported that alumnus and artist David Breuer-Weill (1985) had made documentary, The King of Nerac about his life as an artist and the imaginary world of 'Nerac' which is central to his work and inspiration.

Dr Leonidas Cheliotis (2004) is currently the Assistant Professor at the Department of Social Policy at the LSE. In 2013 he was awarded the prestigious Critical Criminologist of the Year award; therefore his latest achievements are unsurprising!

Today, archaeological trenches were dug to discover more about the original medieval college building. Little is known about the physical form of the original structure, and these excavations will guide our architects in their plans and designs for Old Court.

All Clare members are warmly invited to come along to College on Saturday 24 January 2015, and sing some Great British Music with Clare College Music Society and members of Clare College Choir, lead by Graham Ross (Director of Music).

2014 Clare Distinguished Lecture in Economics & Public Policy 20143/12/2014Clare College is pleased to be hosting its eighth Distinguished Lecture in Economics & Public Policy, which takes place on Wednesday 3 December at 5.30pm in the Riley Auditorium. This year, the Speaker is Professor Raghuram Rajan, who since 2013 has been the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.

On Monday 3 November 2014 a special "Roll of Honour" ceremony, in remembrance of all the Clare men who lost their lives in the First World War, was held at the Tower of London.

Meet…Suba Das (2002)21/11/2014Ideas Tap, a charity working to create opportunities for young people in the arts, profiles Clare College alumnus Suba Das (2002). Find out more about his work as Associate Director at Leicester’s Curve Theatre here…

Revd Dr Jamie Hawkey appointed as new Dean 14/11/2014We are pleased to announce that the Revd Dr Jamie Hawkey will be the next Dean of Clare and Director of Studies in Theology, from September 2015. He will succeed the Revd Dr Gregory Seach who is leaving to take up the post of Warden of Wollaston College in Western Australia.

Clare's 2014 May Ball team have come up with a wonderful and unique way to celebrate our beautiful gardens... bespoke Clare College Gin, created from plants grown in our own gardens by the prestigious Cambridge Distillery, the world's first and only 'Gin Tailor'.